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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.87, 197.79 and 35.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.87, 197.79 and 35.67 is: 53.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.87 : 197.79 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.87/197.79 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.87x = 197.79 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.87x = 7,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.17/131.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.50

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